Goosie Tanoh is a founding member of the National Democratic Congress
A founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Goosie Tanoh, has urged the party to learn from the mistakes of its political opponent – the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and govern with a focus on the collective upliftment of Ghanaians.
As the NDC commemorates the 46th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, the Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development praised President John Dramani Mahama for initiating a reset agenda.
According to Tanoh, the reset agenda aims to restore public trust and align governance with the needs of ordinary Ghanaians.
However, he stressed that the party must complement this vision with internal reforms.
In a release sighted by GhanaWeb, he said; “The overwhelming defeat of the NPP at the 7th December 2024 polls is a wake-up call not just to the NPP but to the NDC as well and all who seek to govern our beloved country, Ghana. The decisive rejection of the erstwhile regime of the NPP is pregnant with lessons about how not to govern, whether it be the state, a political party or any other public institution.
“We, as a party, must learn from this in the governance of our affairs. The state is not to be governed for private gains but for collective upliftment and the conquest of poverty in all its aspects, including the conquest of the poverty of mind that leads to the reckless dissipation of our national resources and collective patrimony.”
The June 4 Uprising, spearheaded by the late Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, marked a turning point in Ghana’s history, leading to the overthrow of the Supreme Military Council and paving the way for the country’s transition to civilian rule.
Its annual commemoration serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of ethical leadership and civic responsibility.
As the nation reflects on this defining moment, the values of the uprising remain as relevant as ever, guiding current and future generations toward justice, accountability, and principled governance.
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